The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Oil Market Report paints a surprising picture for the future of oil. While global oil demand is expected to notch up some growth in 2024 and 2025, the pace of that increase is slowing dramatically, hinting at a potential peak in consumption sometime...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/end-of-the-oil-supercycle/
We expect the supply/demand balance to strengthen in 2024 and weaken in 2025. Supply is estimated to grow by 2-3% in 2024 and 1.5-2.5% in 2025, while demand is projected to grow by 2.5-3.5% in 2024 and stagnate in 2025. Overall, conditions in the dry bulk market should stay strong in 2024 but could...
Ship owners have been quite active in the newbuilding market for yet another week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “active and dynamic market, shipbuilders are experiencing very strong demand and the increasing number of orders place them in a situation where they...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/strong-newbuilding-ordering-momentum-evident-in-the-market/
Booking the best cargo or the best vessel at the best possible rate is at the heart of the chartering and nominations functions. And yet, the ‘best’ decision can change—sometimes from hour to hour. Missing information can delay decision making and impact cargo or vessel availability in ways that...
Supply chains face constant disruptions like the Baltimore bridge collapse. Despite challenges, logistics adapt, seen in rerouting around the Red Sea disruptions. Political risks and regulatory uncertainties persist, impacting global trade. Investments in resilience, reshoring, and tech adoption...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/supply-chain-q224-outlook-its-not-just-about-shipping/
Older ships’ decommissioning is being negatively affected by the persisting supply chain disruptions. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), one of the leading cash buyers of ships globally, said that “Dubai recently experienced unprecedented flash floods, causing significant...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/global-supply-chain-disruptions-are-impacting-ship-recycling/
The tanker market is bound to be further impacted by the escalation of the Middle East tensions. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “news of an Israeli strike on Iranian territory, potentially escalating tensions in the Middle East, sent shockwaves through global markets....
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/middle-east-tensions-to-impact-the-tanker-market/
According to the Capesize C3 South Atlantic overview provided in the image below, during the third week of April, there was a notable 4% decrease in ballast vessels bound for the South Atlantic, coupled with a significant surge of 72 vessels waiting to load. Analysis of forthcoming arrivals in the...
“In the first quarter of 2024, global iron ore shipments rose 3.8% y/y on expectation of strong Chinese steel production which, however, failed to materialise. Iron ore supply has grown faster than Chinese demand which could lead to weaker shipments ahead,” says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analyst at...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/iron-ore-shipments-up-3-8-despite-weak-chinese-demand/
LNG shipping is undergoing major shifts since the start of 2024. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “during Q1 of 2024, the LNG shipping market experienced major disruptions and shifts that significantly altered global trade routes and market fundamentals. The year...